Next Blackpool Manager Odds: Ian Evatt & Richie Wellens Lead Betting Market
Craig Jones 
After a disappointing start to the season, Blackpool have pulled the plug and parted ways with Steve Bruce. But who's next? We've got the next Blackpool manager odds right here for the leading contenders.
A year that was supposed to see The Tangerines challenge for promotion currently sees them in 23rd position, in the relegation zone, and looking pretty desperate.
Is there someone out there who can save the day for them?
Next Blackpool Manager Odds
Some of the best betting sites have opened the betting market on who will be the next Blackpool manager, and here's the latest odds for the position, which have changes over the last few days, as it seems the leading contenders have been narrowed down.
| Candidate | Next Blackpool Manager Odds |
| Ian Evatt | 1/2 |
| Richie Wellens | 2/1 |
| Ian Holloway | 12/1 |
| Damien Duff | 12/1 |
| Charlie Adam | 12/1 |
| Stephen Dobbie | 12/1 |
| Sean Dyche | 12/1 |
| Rest | 14/1 or Bigger |
*Odds correct as of Thursday October 9, 10am with Parimatch. Using the Parimatch sign up offer, you can get £30 in free bets, with full terms and conditions attached below.
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Leading Contenders
You've seen the latest football betting, but here's a further look at the leading candidates from the next Blackpool manager odds list.
Ian Evatt
Ian Evatt began his managerial career with a caretaker spell at Chesterfield in 2018, then led Barrow to promotion from the National League in 2019–20, and notably later guided Bolton Wanderers from League Two to League One in 2020–21, also winning the EFL Trophy in 2023.
His connection to Blackpool is as a long-serving player, he played over 200 games for them and achieved promotions (via playoffs) from League One (2006–07) and the Championship (2009–10) during his playing days.
Richie Wellens
Richie Wellens began his managerial career at Oldham Athletic in 2017, before leading Swindon Town to the 2019–20 League Two title. He later won the EFL Trophy with Salford City and secured another League Two championship with Leyton Orient in 2022–23, where he still remains now as manager.
His connection to Blackpool comes from his playing days, he was a key midfielder at the club from 2000 to 2005, making over 180 appearances. During that time, he helped Blackpool win the 2001–02 Football League Trophy and establish themselves as a strong League One side, earning a reputation as a technically gifted, combative playmaker.
Interestingly, Wellens is heavily linked with the Luton job at the moment, so Blackpool could face a fight from both them and his current club Leyton Orient, if they want him.
Stephen Dobbie
Dobbie’s managerial/coaching career is relatively limited so far. He managed AFC Fylde’s U-18s and in 2023 became interim manager of Blackpool’s first team after Mick McCarthy’s departure, though he could not prevent relegation.
His direct connection to Blackpool is stronger as a player and coach, he had multiple loan spells at Blackpool, contributing in playoff campaigns (notably promotion in 2010), and now holds coaching roles within the club.
Ian Holloway
Holloway’s managerial career spans multiple clubs. After starting at Bristol Rovers, he had spells at QPR, Plymouth, Leicester, and others. His most celebrated tenure was at Blackpool from 2009 to 2012, where he led them to the Premier League via a play-off final win in 2010.
At Blackpool, he also reached another play-off final in 2012 and maintained competitive consistency in the Championship. A stab at going back to the glory days, is of course why Holloway is being mentioned.
Charlie Adam
Charlie Adam’s managerial career is just beginning. After retiring as a player, he was appointed head coach of Fleetwood Town in late 2023, though the club were relegated and he was sacked in December 2024.
His link to Blackpool is from his playing career, he had a loan spell there first, then joined permanently, and captained Blackpool during their 2010 play-off victory that earned promotion to the Premier League.
